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Laser Pain Management |
Physical Methods
of Pain Management
Acupuncture and Acupressure
Exercise or Physical Therapy
Exercise or physical therapy
Heat and Ice
Massage Therapy
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Electrical therapy( high volt, low volt, micro
stimulation, bipolar, interferential, and Russian
stimulation)
Psychological
Methods of Pain Management
Relaxation training
Biofeedback
Visual imagery or distraction
Hypnosis
Individual or family therapy
Medications for
Pain Management
Over-the-counter pain relievers
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
Topical Pain Relievers
Narcotic pain medication
Antidepressant medications
Nerve block
Biostimulation lasers, also called low level laser
therapy (LLLT), cold lasers, soft lasers, or laser
acupuncture devices have been approved to be effective
for pain relief.
What is Laser?
Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated
Emission of Radiation(LASER).
A laser is a light beam that can be precisely focused. It
is used to treat tissues by heating the targeted cells
until they "burst". It may also be used for cosmetic
purposes, including removal of wrinkles, tattoos, or
birthmarks.
There are several types of lasers, including the
carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, the YAG (yttrium
aluminum garnet) laser, and the pulsed dye laser.
Each laser has specific uses. The color of the light beam
used is directly related to the type of procedure being
performed and the color of the tissue being treated.
Laser may be used to:
Remove tumors
Seal blood vessels
Seal lymph vessels to reduce swelling and decrease the
spread of tumor cells
Seal nerve endings to reduce postoperative pain
Remove warts, moles, and tattoos
Reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles
Remove hair
Possible side effects of
laser therapy:
Bleeding
Infection
Pain
Scaring
Skin color changes
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